Call for Tender for the provision of Cold Lunch Club under the School Meals Scheme to Castlepollard Mixed National School 05513H

The Board of Management of Castlepollard Mixed National School 05513H is seeking proposals for the

Call for Tender for the provision of Cold Lunch Club under the School Meals Scheme to Castlepollard Mixed National School 05513H

St. Michael’s National School (Castlepollard)

## Summary St. Michael’s National School (Castlepollard) is procuring cold lunch club services for 169 students under the School Meals Scheme. The contract is funded via the Department of Social Protection and is subject to annual funding approval.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of cold lunches daily for 169 students during the school year. - Service delivery must align with the school calendar provided at the start of each academic year. - Performance location is Castlepollard, Midland region, Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria and grounds for exclusion are detailed in the Procurement Document. - The tender is explicitly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). - Specific professional qualifications or certifications are not listed in the summary data; refer to the tender documents for exact selection criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €155,142 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Submission Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 15:00 IST. - Tender Validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is required. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8213979 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the Tender Response Document (TRD) and Tender Structure XML as listed in the procurement documents. - Additional Info Deadline: June 5, 2026, at 15:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Risk: Revenue is dependent on Department of Social Protection funding levels approved each academic year, creating potential revenue volatility. - SME Suitability: The procurement is designated as suitable for SMEs, potentially reducing competition from large multinational caterers. - Administrative Load: Requires strict adherence to electronic submission formats (XML) and specific tender structure requirements. - Geographic Focus: Local bidders in the Midland region may have logistical advantages for daily service delivery.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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